Nasher Sculpture Center, Modern sculpture museum in Dallas Arts District, United States
The Nasher Sculpture Center is a museum in Dallas's Arts District, designed by Renzo Piano and opened in 2003. Its 55,000-square-foot building has four ground-level galleries, while a 2-acre garden by Peter Walker holds outdoor sculptures. The site covers 2.4 acres next to the Dallas Museum of Art.
The collection was established by Raymond and Patsy Nasher starting in 1950, evolving from pre-Columbian art from Mexico into modern and contemporary sculptures. The current building was created as a dedicated institution to showcase this expanded collection.
The center displays works by renowned artists such as Jean Arp, Henry Moore, and Joan Miró that visitors encounter both indoors and in outdoor spaces. These pieces shape the character of the place and invite contemplation throughout the grounds.
The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday for visitors, with free or low-cost admission options available. Parking is available nearby and the grounds are easy to explore on foot.
The 2012 Museum Tower opposite the center reflects glare through Renzo Piano's glass roof, putting part of the collection at risk. Artist James Turrell judged his work Tending (Blue) effectively destroyed by the intrusion and asked for its chamber to be closed to the public.
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